Stills Dz Rx w/ IL-1 or IL-6 inhib may mask Dx of MAS! Study of 162 systemic JIA & MAS (62 on biologics). Biologic Rx pts had lower Plt, Ferritin (1107 vs 2863(, CRP (15 vs 90), ESR, fever duration. 27% on IL1/IL6i did not meetMAS classification criteria https://t.co/RmAzxh459R https://t.co/SXroqNBLSZ

Fever of Unknown Origin: Not Always an Infection Roel Sanchez Baez, MD presents his poster at RWCS 2024. https://t.co/WiDfcNHuNv https://t.co/gTs78QmE2A

PAPA (pyogenic arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum & acne) syndrome is a hereditary autoinflammatory Dz caused by dominant mutation in PSTPIP1 (triggers IFN-γ-mediated pyrin induction & IL-18 release; can be Tx by JAK inhibition) https://t.co/fy0MnwDA5U https://t.co/l8n2EwgV0t

Join our experts, Drs Liebowitz and Mehta, as they provide insights on the differential diagnosis and management concepts in autoinflammatory diseases. https://t.co/r5WjYIdmaT https://t.co/gGdhyDKqtC

Transcriptome analysis (of PBMCs) looked for differential gene expression btwn 125 SJIA & 92 healthy controls identified 4 key genes (ALDH1A1, CEACAM1, YBX3 and SLC6A8) distinguishing SJIA; & may aid in diagnosis. https://t.co/M6pfajw3U3 https://t.co/VVwrYUJcBH

Systematic review of 44 studies looking at treatment of Stills Dz (AOSD), showing that tocilizumab, anakinra & canakinumab therapy are effective in AOSD. Complete remission: - TCZ 80% (57% Steroid D/C) - ANAK 73% (47% GC DC) - CAN 77% (34% GC DC) https://t.co/bFil81GGlJ https://t.co/F5NJ6m1gVF

JAMA Clinical Challenge - Recurrent Fever, Rash, and Shortness of Breath in a 69-Year-Old. Admited with fever, fatigue, rash, right periorbital swelling, SOB, Palpable purpural, Serositis previously - whats your diagnosis? https://t.co/j6aSGffpPv https://t.co/du6pEo74xp

Have a rheumatology question or case for Dr. Cush? Submit it and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast. Tell us your name and where you practice rheumatology. https://t.co/HZVtV0ym29 https://t.co/ecBl9Ka0vY

What do you know about monogenic and polygenic autoinflammatory diseases? Join Drs Liebowitz and Mehta as they review the challenges of these conditions. https://t.co/TXJbpD3yB4 https://t.co/QGDaZdqrqz

What do you know about monogenic and polygenic autoinflammatory diseases? Join Drs Liebowitz and Mehta as they review the challenges of these conditions. https://t.co/3ssM9fMGCm https://t.co/FWZPx9Cpn7

AOSD: Young vs. Elderly Onset AOSD is an autoinflammatory condition characterized by fevers, arthritis, & rash. It is considered an orphan disease because of its low prevalence - reported anywhere between 16 to 40 per ten million. https://t.co/gvbPkeq2sH https://t.co/J25U6rWNTy

AOSD: Young vs. Elderly Onset AOSD is an autoinflammatory condition characterized by fevers, arthritis, & rash. It is considered an orphan disease because of its low prevalence - reported anywhere between 16 to 40 per ten million. https://t.co/vY1yZUX25S

AOSD: Young vs. Elderly Onset AOSD is an autoinflammatory condition characterized by fevers, arthritis, & rash. It is considered an orphan disease because of its low prevalence - reported anywhere between 16 to 40 per ten million. https://t.co/Hw9RECWYg5 https://t.co/A5JMCSpl0D

Best of 2023: LAVLI - A New Autoinflammatory Disorder NIH researchers have have described a novel autoinflammatory disorder called "Lyn kinase-associated vasculopathy and liver fibrosis" (LAVLI), based on a mutation in the LYN gene. https://t.co/5nzq6KvOpy https://t.co/Y2MCXkGck2

DA Approves Canakinumab for Gout Flares The US FDA has approved canakinumab Ilaris for the treatment of gout flares in adults who cannot be treated with NSAIDs, colchicine, or repeated courses of corticosteroids. https://t.co/OX3wIajQtm https://t.co/tMDMc8ZKE8

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in Still's disease Dr. Bella Mehta discusses abstract 1143, presented at the 2023 ACR Convergence meeting in San Diego, CA. https://t.co/8XvMsGtul2 https://t.co/HG0QOu5V77